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Archbishop Weisenburger promotes poll chaplains as groups train for elections

Catholic organizations are participating in efforts to recruit and train poll chaplains, who serve an unofficial peacekeeping role at voting locations.

U.S. bishops call Catholics to prayer and action ahead of Mental Health Sunday

Mental Health Sunday is part of the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops’ National Catholic Mental Health Campaign and falls on Oct. 11 this year.

Cornell Catholic Community issues letter after campus protests

Students protested the university's handling of alleged sexual assaults involving members of the Chi Phi fraternity in 2024.

Justice Amy Coney Barrett headlines Benedictine College library dedication

Justice Amy Coney Barrett speaks at Benedictine College, the Archdiocese of Chicago urges Illinois’ governor to opt in to an education tax program, and more in this week’s education roundup.

Bishop Emeritus Frank Dewane, who led Diocese of Venice in Florida for nearly 20 years, dies at 76

The bishop died in a local hospital “surrounded by close family and friends,” current Bishop Emilio Biosca Agüero, OFM Cap, said.

Holy See presses development, poverty, women’s issues at UN

“Circumstances of a person’s birth should not determine the respect for one’s inherent God-given dignity or the opportunities an individual is able to access,” Archbishop Christophe El-Kassis said.

FOCUS names Jonathan Reyes as new CEO

Jonathan Reyes will serve as FOCUS’ next chief executive officer, effective Nov. 16.

Bishop Munilla shares 5 reasons to pray the rosary every day in October

The Spanish prelate points out that praying the rosary “helps us guard our hearts. It sustains faith, hope, and charity.”

7 common myths and facts about the rosary

A look at this popular devotion and prayer on the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary.

Tennessee bishops call for end to death penalty; Trump approves military firing squad execution

“Accountability for grave wrongdoing is necessary, but it does not require the taking of another life,” the bishops wrote.